商务英语理论与实务 教学课件 作者 蒋景东situation 6 Task 1.pptVIP

Situation6 International Trade Task 1 Introduction of International Trade Task 1Introduction of International Trade ? Objectives 1. Grasp the concept of international trade. 2. Grasp the reasons for and benefits of international trade. Task 1Introduction of International Trade I Pre-reading Pair work: Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1. In your opinion, what is international trade? 2. Why does international trade exist? 3. Can you describe the main contents about international trade? 4. Do you know the benefits of international trade? 5. What’s the brief history of international trade? Task 1Introduction of International Trade II Case study of the task International Trade Between America and Other Nations As known to us, the United States is a major consumer of coffee, yet it does not have the climate to grow any of its own. Consequently, the United States must import coffee from countries (such us Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala) that grow coffee efficiently. On the other hand, the United States has a wide range of large industrial plants capable of producing various goods, such as automobiles and airplanes, which can be sold to nations that are in need of them. Thus, the United States receives money in payment for what it sells. It pays for Brazilian coffee with dollar, which Brazil can then use to buy wool from Australia, which in turn can buy textiles from Great Britain. This is a typical case of what we call international trade. Task 1Introduction of International Trade Questions: 1. What should the United States import and export? 2. Why does the United States import coffee from Brazil? 3. Why is this a typical case of what we call international trade? Task 1Introduction of International Trade III Text A Brief Introduction to International Trade Concept of International Trade Reasons for International Trade There are several reasons why nations trade with one another: 1. Resource Reasons Task 1Introduction o